Articles Index

HIV and Sinus Infections

While 30% of all people suffer from sinusitis at least once each year, people living with HIV seem to have more frequent and more severe bouts. Why do HIV and sinus infections seem to be common companions?

HIV and Depression

Depression affects 10 million Americans each year. It's estimated that 1 in 4 adults will have at least one depressive episode in their lifetime. HIV and depression often go hand in hand. This feature talks about depression, depression treatment, and the connection between HIV and depression.

The Keys to Getting Better Sleep

One way to stay healthy is to get plenty of rest. Unfortunately, sleeping doesn't always come easy for people with HIV. But there are ways to make your nights more restful and to get better sleep. Getting better sleep is not always easy but it can be done by following these few easy steps to better sleep.

H1N1 Flu and People Living with HIV

With each day that passes we learn more and more about H1N1 flu and what we should do to protect ourselves. The CDC has just released their recommendations for H1N1 flu and people living with HIV.

Circumcision HIV Prevention Reduces the Risk of HIV Infection

Circumcision HIV prevention could be the answer to HIV prevention in countries where there are few resources for HIV education.

Fighting the Growing STD and HIV Spread with Partner Notification

When a potential STD exposure has occurred or HIV transmission is possible, people exposed must be notified so they can be tested and treated if necessary. Partner notification is a huge part of preventing HIV transmission. Telling someone you may have exposed them to a HIV or STDs is difficult. However, the Web can be a very powerful tool in partner notification.

Barriers to HIV Vaccine Development

There are many barriers to HIV vaccine development, both social and scientific. While it may sound easy to develop an HIV vaccine, the fact of the matter is development of an HIV vaccine can be difficult.

Are You Having Shingles Symptoms?

It may start as a tingling sensation. Later the pain gets severe and you notice blisters. Are you having shingles symptoms? People with HIV commonly experience shingles symptoms. Is the pain and blisters you have shingles symptoms?

Are Thimerosal Vaccines Safe for an HIV-Positive Person?

As part of our health maintenance plan, we are asked to take the influenza vaccine. For those living with HIV the influenza vaccine is an important part of their health maintenance plan. But a common concern pertains to the vaccine preservative thimerosal. There are questions of vaccine safety; specifically are thimerosal vaccines safe? Should HIV-infected people only use thimerosal free vaccines?

H1N1 Flu and Seasonal Flu - The Best of Our Resources

Flu season is upon us but this year there are so many additional questions due to the H1N1 flu. We have gathered some of our best flu resources and put them in one place for you.

What Do We Know About the H1N1 Flu Vaccine?

By now we have all heard of the H1N1 flu, or swine flu as it is sometimes called. The media coverage of the H1N1 flu has quieted a bit from the near hysterical level we saw a few months ago. But experts are concerned that the Fall is going to bring about a resurgence of the H1N1 flu. That combined with the typical seasonal flu could spell problems for some. But an H1N1 vaccine is on the way. What do we know about the new H1N1 flu vaccine?

State HIV/AIDS Resources

This page is your link to community and state HIV resources and contact information. Included on each page is a glimpse of HIV statistics for your state.

HIV and Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D is essential for bone health, calcium levels, and immune system function. It's widely accepted that a multivitamin each day is a great way to make sure you are not deficient in any vitamin. What is the connection between Vitamin D deficiency and HIV? Why has your doctor started to monitor your Vitamin D level?

HIV and Your Oral Health

HIV impacts the entire body including your oral health. Your oral health is an important part of staying healthy. This article looks at HIV and how it can affect your oral health.

The History of HIV

Knowing where you have been helps you to choose the right path to where you want to go. The history of HIV helps scientists, medical professionals, and patients alike understand the disease and find better ways to fight it. This article examines the history of HIV.

Viagra - What You Need to Know About the ED Solution

We've all heard of Viagra. The wonder pill that treats erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction or impotence as it is often called, affects men of all ages. There was a time when treatments were few and success of treatment was rare. That was before the little blue pill - that was before Viagra.

2007 HIV and AIDS Treatment Guidelines

These are the new HIV and AIDS treatment guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents. There have been some changes to the HIV and AIDS treatment guidelines. Take a look and see how these guidelines affect your AIDS treatment.

HIV Medication Adherence

The biggest obstacle to successful treatment is medication adherence; taking your meds on time each and every day. To help with HIV medication adherence, here are a few adherence tips that will make taking your medicines a bit easier.

Fighting the AIDS Epidemic

The AIDS epidemic continues around the world. At times we all feel helpless; unable to change the course this horrible disease takes. But there are things we can do to attack the AIDS epidemic. There are ways for the common man or woman to be proactive and help fight the AIDS epidemic. What are those things we can do? How can you help in the war against the AIDS epidemic?

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Guide

Sexually transmitted diseases are among the most common causes of illness in the world. Syphilis is at epidemic proportions in many areas; transmitted from person to person sexually. Are HIV and Syphilis related or connected? Find out with this feature filled with facts about sexually transmitted diseases and the symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases.

There's a New Blood Test for TB

There is a new blood test for tuberculosis and it may someday replace the traditional PPD or TB Skin Test.

What is HIV AIDS?

What is HIV AIDS? This introduction to HIV AIDS includes immune system basics, how the HIV AIDS virus spreads, and the international outlook on the HIV AIDS pandemic.

CDC HIV Testing Recommendations

New HIV testing recommendations from the CDC. Who should be HIV tested. Find out with these HIV testing recommendations.

Are HIV Positive People Disabled People?

Some consider people living with HIV as disabled people. Is AIDS HIV a disability? Many people would say no. Many living with HIV would say they are disabled people. According to the definition of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the answer is yes, HIV is a disability and legally, people living with HIV are considered disabled people.

AIDS Awareness and HIV Complacency

HIV medications and prevention methods are working. So why do new infections continue? HIV complacency is a problem that will only be helped by all of us becoming involved with AIDS awareness.